Pollack, stewed with mayonnaise
7 servings
50 minutes
Pollock stewed with mayonnaise is a classic dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of fish with the rich creamy texture of the sauce. With its delicate flavor, pollock absorbs the aromas of the ingredients beautifully, creating a harmonious balance. The history of the dish goes back to home cooking where simple products are transformed into comforting and warming food. Mayonnaise adds softness and richness to the fish while onion contributes a sweet depth. Fried pieces of pollock soak up the fragrant sauce and stewing makes them especially juicy. The dish pairs well with classic mashed potatoes or buckwheat but can also be enjoyed simply with bread to soak up the tender sauce. It is a cozy and simple meal that warms the soul and evokes memories of family dinners.
1
Wash the fish, remove all excess, cut off the fins (conveniently with scissors), and cut into small pieces about 4–5 cm.
- Pollock: 1 kg
2
Prepare the coating mixture: mix flour with salt.
- Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
3
Heat oil in a pan.
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
4
Dip the pieces in the flour mixture and place them in the pan. Fry on one side until golden brown.
- Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons
5
First, prepare the onion. Cut a large onion into pieces of 1–1.5 cm.
- Onion: 1 piece
6
Flip the fish to the other side and sprinkle the onion, distributing it more or less evenly over the surface and between the pieces.
- Onion: 1 piece
7
Prepare the sauce: mix mayonnaise with 1.5 cups of water and after adding onion, pour it over the fish after 10 minutes.
- Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons
8
Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat until the onion is soft. Turn off and let it rest for a while.
- Onion: 1 piece
9
In the meantime, prepare a side dish - mashed potatoes or buckwheat. Although the fish comes with a lot of sauce and can be eaten just with bread.